Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Washstand
Object Number:
1948.32c
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 16 1/8 x 15 7/8 in. ( 88.9 x 41 x 40.3 cm )
Description:
Mahogany washstand with two tiers; upper tier has circular hole for washbowl and is joined to lower case by tapering, ringed-turned columns; the lower case contains one drawer with a single wooden drawer pull; the whole is supported on tapering, ring-turned legs with ball feet.
Gallery Label:
This washstand was given by the donors in memory of John Romain (1829-1896) and Harriet McLaughlin Romain (1843-1907), the parents of Mrs. Nichols.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace Nichols, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Romain
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
